Elizabeth Johnson is a Ghanaian –Nigerian avid reader and lover of the Creative Arts. She is also a writer and has worked with various online platforms as an editor and content creator. She also produces a literary radio show and has worked as a festival administrator. Her story was featured in the 2017 Independence anthology by Afridiaspora. Her play has been staged by African Theater Workshop and she is the 2018 winner of the Random Thoughts writing Prize.

A new year offers everyone a fresh start from the previous year no matter how it went. Whether 2018 was good or bad, people all over the world are encouraged to stay focused and make the new year a memorable one.

For many people who love to experience new places, culture and people, travelling will always be a number one activity on their list and the newest discoveries in tourism is always an interest at the beginning of the year as they offer a whole new experience.

Many African countries are making the list of top travel destination in 2019 and this does not come as a surprise as 2018 was the year for Africa and the black community all over the world.

With a growing interest in African entertainment, history, culture and investments, here are the 5 most mentioned countries on various travel lists for 2019 coming together to make our top 5 travel list destination for 2019: